Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
काली मिर्च
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Pfeffer
In French
Bassia scoparia
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
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Season and Care of Kochia and Black pepper
Season and care of Kochia and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Black pepper season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kochia and Black pepper Physical Information
Kochia and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Black pepper are as follows:
Care of Kochia and Black pepper
Care of Kochia and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.